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Nantahala National Forest via Appalachian Trail

based on 24 tracks & routes #53 hike out of 153 in
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4.1 mi
Distance
1 hrs 58 min
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terrain
1,135 ft
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Overview

This is a easy one way trail to Wayah Bald Fire Tower in North Carolina.

This trail goes by Wayah Crest Trailhead, Wine Spring Campsite, Wine Spring Bald, and Wayah Bald.

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Alternate Routes

  1. National Forest Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.6 mi

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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 18.3 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.5 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.0 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 37.0 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.5 mi
  8. Appalachian Trail
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